The Blu-Ray release of Pixar's The Good Dinosaur has been officially announced to come just next month on February 23rd, 2016! The release will come with some very exciting bonus features, as usual for Pixar home releases, including a new home entertainment short film. Check out the list of bonus features and our first look at the cover art after the break!

BONUS FEATURES

‘SANJAY’S SUPER TEAM’ THEATRICAL SHORT — Sanjay loves the world of cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance quickly turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.

TRUE LIES ABOUT DINOSAURS — We know — it’s preposterous to think Apatosaurs spoke English. Learn more about what separates the fictional dinosaurs of The Good Dinosaur from what scientists know about real dinosaurs.

RECYCLOSAURUS — Pixar takes creative competition seriously. Maybe a little too seriously. Watch as The Good Dinosaur crew competes to see which department can create the best dinosaur ever… using only discarded items from the studio’s ‘free table.’

THE FILMMAKERS’ JOURNEY — Finding your way from an idea to a film takes a lot of exploration. Director Peter Sohn and his fellow filmmakers talk about the challenging, inspiring, and unexpectedly emotional experience of making The Good Dinosaur.

EVERY PART OF THE DINOSAUR — The filmmakers talk about the special animation challenges of The Good Dinosaur — including figuring out how to animate a dinosaur who’s really a boy, and a boy who’s got the spirit of a dog.

FOLLOWING THE T-REX TRAIL — Follow the filmmakers as they travel to a working cattle ranch and meet the McKays, a close-knit family whose work ethic, generosity, and stories inspired the T-Rex ranchers of the film.

DINO BITES — Montage of original animated pieces produced to promote The Good Dinosaur.

HIDE AND SEEK — A short animated clip produced to promote The Good Dinosaur.

DELETED SCENES (with introduction by Peter Sohn)

The Attack — An idyllic introduction to the family farm is cut short when a savage predator attacks the newborn Arlo.

Building the Silo — An admiring Arlo is thrilled to follow along as his father builds a silo for the family farm.

Waiting for Poppa — Arlo awaits the return of his beloved father on a stormy night, only to be greeted with tragic news.

JUST LISTEN (Digital Exclusive) — Trace the development of the unique soundscape of The Good Dinosaur, from the wilds of British Columbia as Sound Designer Craig Berkey collects sounds, to the recording studio where Jeff and Mychael Danna use instruments from around the world to create the music.

As usual, the special features for the release look very promising. The short film, Hide and Seek, while looking made for television, does look like it should be fun. As far as the cover art is concerned, nothing that surprising, although I would have preferred something that gives the environment that the film takes place in more limelight.

The Good Dinosaur comes to Blu-Ray and Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere on February 23rd, 2016! And for those of you, like myself, who simply can't wait that long, you can pre-order here on amazon.com!